The Sussex floor plan by AB Homes with gray siding white trim and purple door

Welcome to our Blog “On the Home Front”

Our blog is a local’s guide to custom-built homes in Hampton Roads. In our blogs, we will share information about the decision-making involved in constructing a new home. We want to be your resource for all things related to building your new dream home. We hope you enjoy our “One the Home Front” blog.

Cute picture of 2 dogs and a cat sitting on a couch showing a pet-friendly home

Top Pet-Friendly Features in a Home Floor Plan

September 30, 2021

Today’s home buyers seek more than an open-concept kitchen and large master bath when looking at homes; now they want pet-friendly features for Fido and Fluffy. Pet ownership increased this past year, as more humans turned to furry friends for companionship to ease the stress of quarantine. We noticed this trend at AB Homes. More of our homebuyers were looking for roomy interiors and ample outdoor space to accommodate them and their animals.

Young girl swimming and splashing in a lake in summer in Suffolk

Five Fun Ways to Savor Summer in Suffolk

July 19, 2021

Hot days and breezy nights; catching fireflies and splashing in the water. Summer has arrived in Suffolk. If you live here, you know how enjoyable it can be. If you’re not from this area, we hope you will come for a visit. No matter where you live in Hampton Roads, our hometown is easy to reach. What’s more, we have five fun ways to savor summer in Suffolk!

Front picture of The Sussex floor plan with tan siding, white trim and a purple front door by AB Homes VA

Style and Space come together in The Sussex

July 14, 2021

Why is The Sussex floor plan one of our favorites? With 2,984 square feet, this classic AB Homes design offers room, privacy, and communal gathering for all. Style and space come together in The Sussex. We love this floor plan, and our buyers do too! Featuring five bedrooms and three-and-half baths, this home has everything you would desire in harmonious living.

Fields surrounded by trees and a white picket fence showing what we look for when buying land

Features We seek when Buying Land for New Homes

July 7, 2021

Recently, a buyer asked about the features we seek when buying land for new homes. Constructing new, custom-built homes in Suffolk and Isle of Wight County is our specialty. One of the attributes that our buyers like most is our inventory of beautiful, spacious lots. After they’ve selected a floor plan, we enjoy matching their home with one of our properties.

The Springfield is a single-story floor plan with tan siding and white trim

A Single-Story or Two-Story Home; Which is best?

June 22, 2021

Single-Story versus Two-Story. Buying a house comes with big decisions, including whether it will be a single-story or two-story home. How do you know which is best? For those who are wavering, we have a few observations. Single-story homes with an open layout have some great advantages. For growing families seeking spacious living and privacy, a two-story home fits the bill.

Wouldn’t it be great to park your RV at home? Yes you can, on a private, roomy lot.

June 16, 2021

Park your RV on your own property? That would be great! Are you ready to hit the road for a summer getaway? Even with travel restrictions lifting throughout the U.S., vacationing by RV is more appealing than ever. What better way to see the country than from the comfort and convenience of your own recreational vehicle? As more people flock towards RV ownership, the need for parking storage has increased. Find out how you can park your RV at home!

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AB Homes is a custom new home builder in Suffolk Virginia, Isle of Wight County, and in the surrounding cities and counties of Hampton Roads Virginia. We build new, affordable single-family homes for all stages of life, including single people, families, retirees, and the military. With many floor plans to choose from, AB Homes builds on large lots and include a home warranty. We are a Class A Licensed contractor and a VA Loan Approved Builder. Check back for more new On The Homefront Blogs.